We tend to put a lot of thought into the interior design and placement of our indoor furniture, but don’t put the same level into selecting and placing our outdoor furniture. The type of patio furniture you choose and how you place it can transform an outdoor space into a relaxing oasis if you do it correctly.
1. Outdoor Living Room
Most of us naturally arrange outdoor furniture in linear lines, which aren’t the best for natural conversation. Myhomeideas.com suggests making the patio into an outdoor living room by arranging furniture in the same way you would in the living room. This encourages conversation and makes for a relaxing atmosphere where people will want to sit while still enjoying the outdoors at the same time.
2. Choose Colors Wisely
The color schemes that look good in your living room may not look right on your patio furniture. Colors that match the natural landscape tend to work best so go for cushions and coverings in green, brown, warm yellows, or any other natural colors rather than those that are too bright and bold and clash with the natural surroundings.
3. Make Use of Pillows
You will want your patio to be comfortable and welcoming, but leaving fabrics permanently outdoors can result in them becoming wet, dusty, and worn out too quickly. Midwest Living suggests the compromise of keeping plenty of pillows that you can bring out whenever you need to make your furniture more comfortable but still bring back indoors when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
There are multiple design ideas you can use with your patio or outdoor space to make it comfortable and relaxing. It could even become a focal point of the home during the summer. Check out some online galleries to get some design ideas and think of what will work best for your garden.
